The Banks of the Douro V1: Or The Maid of Portugal, A Tale is a book written by Emily Clark. It is a historical fiction novel set in Portugal and follows the story of a young woman named Maria, who is known as the ""Maid of Portugal."" Maria is a beautiful and virtuous woman who lives in a small village near the Douro River. She is loved by all who know her, but her life takes a dramatic turn when she falls in love with a wealthy nobleman named Don Pedro. Don Pedro is already engaged to another woman, and Maria's love for him leads to a series of events that will change her life forever. The novel is filled with romance, drama, and adventure, and it provides a vivid depiction of life in Portugal during the 19th century. The Banks of the Douro V1: Or The Maid of Portugal, A Tale is an engaging and entertaining read that will captivate readers from beginning to end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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